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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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